Present day Tier Bonus is earned on a hypothetical allowance assigned to the route flown. I think I understand to a degree why they've done this - it makes things clear and constant but I also think it borders on false advertising, e.g: their frontline marketing around Tier Bonuses
states "25%, 50%, 75% bonus Skywards Miles when you fly with Emirates". Sure, in the fine print which I've eluded to above, the actual percentage bonus you earn is on a hypothetical mile allowance (aka "Base Miles") but in some cases this means your actual percentage bonus (of Miles earned) is more, and in other cases it is less.
Originally Posted by
jackiedada
What you are talking about is a further devaluation of the program - not sure if most of us would want that. So, why don't we end this thread here lest EK gets some ideas.
I disagree that my suggestion would further devalue the program. In flight 1 example - I concede that a Silver, Gold or Platinum level pax will technically be earning less miles in total - but they'd truly be receiving the % bonus that is advertised.
In flight 2 example (or any other example where a Silver, Gold or Platinum level pax is in Business or First) - they will technically earn more miles in total - and still would be truly receiving the % bonus that is advertised.
i.e. in both cases the percentage bonus advertised would always come to fruition.
The current formula they use means the percentage bonus I perceive I am eligible to get [from the miles you've earned by flying with Emirates] may actually be less, given they're using a hypothetical starting point of Miles earned.
Granted, it is very technical, but I for one would love them to change it. I'd be happy to waive the benefit of picking up a higher percentage when on Saver tickets to instead get better overall value from Premium cabin tickets whether Saver or not.